# Wink-Responding Headdresses The Blinklifier by Tricia Flanagan Puts on a Colorful Light Display By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blinklifier-by-tricia-flanagan References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/headdress-responds-to-blinks.html) & [triciaflanagan](http://www.triciaflanagan.com/) The Blinklifier by Tricia Flanagan is a headdress fit for sci-fi royalty such as Princess Leia, or even a futuristic version of Cleopatra. In addition to looking like it belongs in the distant future, the [fashionable headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbob) also acts like it does. It is an interactive accessory with high-tech capabilities. When worn, it responds to winks by putting on a [colorful light display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tech). Upon more reflection, the Blinklifier by Tricia Flanagan could be likened to a bird-like mating ritual in which vibrant feathers are shown with fierce pride. Interestingly, the Blinklifier by Tricia Flanagan doesn't have any visible electronic components. Stunning in size and design, it "works with a set of [specially designed fake eyelashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-rejuvenating-eye-patch) that are connected to the head piece with skin-conductive ink drawn across the face," according to Psfk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Wearable Accessories:** The Blinklifier demonstrates the trend of interactive technology integrated into fashion accessories, creating opportunities for unique and personalized experiences. - **Non-visible Electronic Components:** The absence of visible electronic components in the Blinklifier showcases the trend of seamlessly integrating technology into fashion, allowing for more aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Biometric Fashion:** The use of skin-conductive ink and fake eyelashes in the Blinklifier represents the trend of incorporating biometric elements into fashion, providing potential for personalized and responsive garments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities to incorporate interactive technology, non-visible electronic components, and biometric elements into their designs. - **Technology:** The technology industry can embrace the trend of integrating technology into fashion accessories, creating innovative and functional wearable devices. - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can collaborate with fashion brands to develop skin-conductive ink and other biometric materials for wearable accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md)